2-Bed House Renovation On A Tight Budget! - UK

[@shamab7862]

Great video - would love to see more on the bath to shower conversion. Also more on figures!

[@raldotio]

When you need to wash slabs or similar next, get a drum of Deosan red label and spray it on after you moisten the surface, let it work and then pressure wash off. Makes a huge difference. Once you’ve washed it all, spray it again and the rain will even do it’s bit to help keep it nicer for longer with deosan.

[@jamesreeve]

Wonderful, I’ll try this next time!

[@calvinlove8463]

Nicely done. It gets me why people go so bold with colours (previous owners).

[@jamesreeve]

Thank you Calvin! Yes I couldn’t agree more

[@kimbwf629]

Because the previous owners liked those colours? It was their home and decorated it to their tastes🤷‍♀️. As we all do.

[@jamesreeve]

@@kimbwf629 hard to paint over 🥵

[@lg8365]

I agree! The neutral colours look way better! I had a friend who liked purples, orange, red & green colours and always complimented my Sisters house when she would visit, (my sister's house done in light grey & white.... minimalist..very tidy)....and she wondered why her own house didn't look as nice (she was also a bit of a pack rat)! LOL 😂 Long story short we helped her paint and redecorate and she said she woud never paint her livingroom (any room) purple or orange again. Just because you love a colour doesn't mean it should go on your walls!

[@LauraMcCullough83]

Great video! Would love more of the detail re: kitchen and bathroom

[@jamesreeve]

Detail on figures?

[@garishanth]

Transformation 10/10 👏🏽

[@jamesreeve]

Thank you!

[@jordancarvalho5709]

Good job mate, Welldone on a tight budget

[@jamesreeve]

Cheers Jordan

[@wallisonthewall]

Beauty of a job

[@jamesreeve]

Thanks Archie 🍻

[@Chater373]

Fab refurb James! Great Vid 🤟🏼

[@jamesreeve]

Cheers George! I appreciate it 👊🍻

[@4D4MMM_]

Love bro ✌🏼 fire vid yano 😎

[@jamesreeve]

Thank you mate! 👊

[@jiyogeorge7419]

Thank you.

[@jamesreeve]

You're welcome!

[@leeyo5494]

HI GREAT JOB, im going to paint my first house on a budget can you tell me what wall paint you used and what you used on the wood work it came out nice and crisp on your build , thanks

[@jamesreeve]

Armstead trade contract Matt white for the walls 👍🏻

[@jamesreeve]

Dulux trade Satinwood for the wood 👍🏻

[@georgwalke3740]

I've been watching your vids u better fucking make more. Keep up the good work buy more houses! On Christmas break got fuck all to do

[@jamesreeve]

Thanks mate! I’ve been keeping a look out for some, not much luck at the moment 😬

[@cheekykitten25]

Looks like in subsidence area? The cracks seem quite deep. You should have got this in your house survey reports. Keep an eye out for new tears in future considering if you are still living/owe this property.

[@jamesreeve]

Hello, no these were not subsidence cracks as I had a structural survey on the house. Also there was no external cracking to the building…

[@mash6178]

hi. really enjoyed the video!! did the cracks not put you off when purchasing???!!!

[@jamesreeve]

Not at all, there were no cracks on the exterior which meant that it was just internal movement cracks. It’s natural to have a slight bit of movement

[@Whatisyourname748]

How long did this renovation take from start to finish? Love the contents and lots to learn. - I am planning to do it soon… overwhelming to be fair as it is my first time.

[@jamesreeve]

Yes it can be super overwhelming, the best thing I find is to break each section down (1strip out, 2demo, 3 2nd fix). It helps me focus on a section at a time rather than bamboozling my brain 🧠

[@jamesreeve]

The Reno rook 3-4months on this one

[@Whatisyourname748]

@@jamesreeve thanks for the reply and tips. I should plan way ahead 😂. Out of curiosity, how do you tend to finance the purchase and renovation cost if you plan to sell for profit? - is normal residential mortgage fine with it?

[@ΑντωνηςΜανωλαγκας]

Overall good job

[@jamesreeve]

Thank you

[@affe137]

nice 10/10

[@jamesreeve]

Ahh wonderful thank you!

[@ruhultalukder8643]

How much did you spend? Can you share the cost breakdown?

[@alexlockhart9019]

Yes, I would find that interesting?

[@jamesreeve]

Hi Ruhul, I spent £6,500 on construction costs. This includes £2,000 on labour. and £4,500 on materials and the kitchen. I then obviously had legal fees/stamp duty/bills which cost me £5,700.

[@alexlockhart9019]

@@jamesreeve well done!

[@garyoldroyd2349]

@@jamesreeve where did you get the kitchen from ? thanks

[@jamesreeve]

@@garyoldroyd2349 Hi Gary, the kitchens from Benchmarx 👍🏻

[@propfunders]

A lot of flats I'm seeing have the kitchen next to to the lounge (not open plan), would it be advised to change the kitchen into a bedroom meaning the person would need to walk through the lounge to access the single bedroom as there are no halls separating them? Its a one bed at the moment.

[@jamesreeve]

Yes, I think that’s a good idea to add value, you just need to make sure there’s enough room in the living room for an open plan kitchen/living

[@propfunders]

@@jamesreeve thank you wasn't sure if it would be harder to rent/sell with no hall separating a bedroom and the living room. Great channel btw 👍

[@jamesreeve]

@@propfunders I think the extra bedroom would add more value than the hallway. Thank you mate, much appreciated

[@elenaerofeeva5813]

Good job, guys, good job 👍👍💪✌️💕

[@ChrisLivingInYork]

Nice job mate. Did you do everything on your own and how long did it take you to complete

[@jamesreeve]

Hi Chris, I didn’t do everything I got trades in for plumbing, electrics and the kitchen 👍🏻

[@jamesreeve]

This took 3 months to complete

[@danielleidig5692]

Where do you find good property opportunities?

[@jamesreeve]

@@danielleidig5692 I’m constantly on right move, and viewing properties. Also speak to local estate agents and tell them what you are looking for🫡

[@skyline8106]

How much did the kitchen cost you? Would be good to get an idea on prices?

[@jamesreeve]

I’ll do another video soon 👍🏻

[@soundfx68]

@@jamesreeve it would be useful, to include a price if not doing it yourself. I need to refurb my place fast, but would be hiring,

[@jamesreeve]

@@soundfx68 Yes this is a good idea, I'm thinking of putting a video together to explain this

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

Was that a pink toilet and sink in shower room or just camera illusion ?

[@jamesreeve]

Yes, yes it was.

[@kristinesharp6286]

I think you if you changed out the toilet and sink in the bathroom and painted the tile above sink in cloak room it would have been perfect. Everything you did turned out nice. Just a pity.

[@jamesreeve]

I completely agree, after completing it all those were the points which I wish I’d have done. Although I was on a very tight budget at the time I couldn’t justify anymore spending 😬

[@harveywallis8083]

Man on the tools

[@jamesreeve]

That man is clearly a beginner haha

[@jiyogeorge7419]

How much you cost for the complete renovation??

[@jamesreeve]

£15,000

[@thornbird6768]

I didn’t think the ceiling looked that bad ? My brother is a painter and decorator he swears by that artex thick paste as a cover up 😊

[@fl3693]

No offence but the ceiling and cracks look bad. Whats the issue? Subsidence? One year on what is the situation now. Re The ceiling situation is there no way you could have steamed it off?

[@jamesreeve]

@@fl3693 yes they weren’t the best, it was just historic movement. The structural engineer told me just to repair rather than underpin 👍🏻

[@adrianpieczynski9020]

What were your costs!? For renovations

[@jamesreeve]

This one was £15K

[@kemiquadri1708]

Great work James, how can someone get in touch with you about a project?

[@jamesreeve]

Hi Kemi, what are you after?

[@kemiquadri1708]

@@jamesreeveHi James, so sorry for the late reply. I have nothing at hand at the moment. Was just enquiring for future reference ☺️

[@ШамильДжамшут]

What's the profit out

[@jamesreeve]

£15K on this one - 3/4 months turn around

[@finneyharrod8980]

should of got me to do the carpet stripping

[@jamesreeve]

I should have! Carpets in your blood!

[@ΑντωνηςΜανωλαγκας]

Would have removed textured ceiling

[@jamesreeve]

Yes that would have looked much better. The cost of this wasn't necessary.

[@Jk-ki7tr]

How is best to remove textured ceiling?

[@AceCinematography]

@@Jk-ki7tr probably just with a scraper in small sections? Never done It though.

[@WolvesinFrance]

Who was the developer, Barretts?

[@jamesreeve]

Na your mum

[@donovaninniss8512]

How much ?

[@jamesreeve]

15K

[@bruceseaman6592]

GET YOURSELF SOME KNEE PADS......YOU'LL THANK ME

[@jamesreeve]

YES SIR!

[@chrismathew6989]

Where you based ?

[@jamesreeve]

Suffolk 🏡🏝️

[@KimWakenshaw-ou3mz]

Shame you left those ugly tiles in downstairs loo

[@jamesreeve]

Yeah not ideal are they! My budget was super tight on this one.

[@sarina5352]

How to contact you James?

[@jamesreeve]

[e-mail]

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[@nnenne1]

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[@mrsbrownsboys81]

Great job! But no bath...noooo 😳😊

[@jamesreeve]

I never know whether people like keeping a bath rather than a shower :o

[@mrsbrownsboys81]

@jamesreeve young couple shower, young family baths, as you get old baths, as you get older...shower ha ha 😂

[@lenkiewiczlover7256]

@@jamesreevebath , or at least room to put one - it would put me off as a buyer otherwise but lovely makeover

[@radon1221]

Too costly to investigate why the cracks have formed? sinkage due to dpc issues?

[@jamesreeve]

No underpinning for me 🙃

[@tigerpandarabbit]

Yeah, not great to cover it up and pass on a nasty surprise to the next home owner

[@1989gem]

@@tigerpandarabbit I agree, as I don’t think they would be picked up on a survey if there was nothing visible inside or out. Buying property is a bloody nightmare.